Friday, May 22, 2009

#250!

today was josh's end of the year party at school.he has three and a half days left of first grade.then he's a SECOND GRADER. (cue the sappy music and bring me the tissues!)

we went to his awards ceremony and post-awards party this morning.josh received an award for excellence in reading comprehension.i don't really get that one (he's struggled with that a bunch this year), but he was super smiley and happy anyway.

his teacher, mrs. gibson, is super prego. only six weeks to go.isn't her dress adorable? i should have taken a pic of her cutey shoes. she wouldn't have minded.

i was room mom so i really got to know some of the kids.they are hilarious.one of the girls even hugged me today and told me "goodbye mom!"she was my field trip buddy and we bonded. :)

it's been a long day, so check out josh's day in pictures.think fun crafts, face painting, sidewalk chalk, a big rainbow parachute, and bubbles.

it's been a wonderful year for our josh.i'm so proud of all he's accomplished and all he's become.

1 comment:

You're not the only one proud of Josh! Nana and Poppy are very proud of him too! Great job buddy and what a pretty teacher you had Mr Josh! We can't believe he's a second grader already! Miss Anna congrats to you too our little miss kindergardener! Love from poppyand nana!

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